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The Cracks in the Democrat Coalition Were Exposed in Texas Primary

Hunter describes Crockett’s loss and argues that identity politics constrained her campaign and contributed to tensions among Democratic voters.

The Cracks in the Democrat Coalition Were Exposed in Texas Primary
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Derek Hunter argues that James Talarico’s Texas Democratic Senate primary win over Jasmine Crockett exposed divisions within the party’s coalition. He alleges Talarico’s campaign benefited from a false claim about President Trump and Stephen Colbert, and criticizes both candidates.

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Jasmine Crockett D · TX-30
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Texas representative and Democratic Senate primary candidate who lost to Talarico

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Texas Democratic Senate candidate who won the party’s nomination

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President, referenced in the columnist’s account of an alleged campaign claim

Former president, mentioned in connection with the 2024 presidential race

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president and Democratic presidential candidate, mentioned as a comparison

ALSO MENTIONED  Stephen Colbert, Television host, alleged by Hunter to have participated in a claim benefiting Talarico

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James Talarico Defeats Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Primary

James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary over Jasmine Crockett, who conceded. Left-leaning outlets connect the result to Dallas County voting disruptions and access concerns, while noting Crockett's call for party unity. Center outlets mostly report the result and concession straightforwardly, with attention to voting confusion, voter reactions and Harris's endorsement. Right-leaning outlets frame the loss as a rebuke of Crockett's political style and challenge her claims that Republicans targeted Dallas County.

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